directorial
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of directorial
1760–70; < Late Latin dīrēctōri ( us ) ( direct, -tory 1 ) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Sokolov’s eye for visual flair brings some much-needed panache to this well-worn formula, but even his playful directorial spirit isn’t enough to shake the feeling that one has seen this film before.
From Salon
The film is the first directorial project Kwan and Scheinert have embarked on under their exclusive, five-year partnership with Universal Pictures, which they signed in 2022, along with producing partner Jonathan Wang.
From Los Angeles Times
Her directorial debut, written with Lily Houghton and based on Houghton’s play “Of the woman came the beginning of sin and through her we all die,” is essentially a synthesis of “The Craft,” “Mean Girls” and “Clueless,” about a coven of catty witches who work at a boutique in a Texas mall.
From Los Angeles Times
Reflecting on the agency she had to shape Cherry, Pedretti says she is more inspired to explore directorial projects of her own.
From Los Angeles Times
The film's director DJ Caruso called it "one of the great honours of my directorial life" to bring Thomas' story to life alongside Sir Anthony.
From BBC
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